BCB chief provides major update on Pakistan tour of Bangladesh

Faruque Ahmed, Chairman of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), has provided a major update regarding the Pakistan team’s upcoming tour of Bangladesh.

Faruque indicated that Pakistan is expected to tour Bangladesh for a series of white-ball matches in July 2025.

For the unversed, the Bangladesh team will tour Pakistan in May for a series in shorter formats as part of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Future Tour Programme (FTP).

Faruque Ahmed stated that a reciprocal white-ball tour has been agreed for a window in July and August, following the talks between PCB and BCB during the sidelines of the Champions Trophy.

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“The PCB informed us that they would tour Bangladesh outside of the FTP. A short tour in July has been mostly confirmed, and we will provide final details once everything is finalized,” said Faruque.

The BCB chairmen further suggested that Bangladesh and Pakistan could host a tri-series in the future.

“I have also spoken about Bangladesh being part of a [Pakistan] tri-series in the future, wherever it is, if it is held at a suitable time for us,” he said.

Faruque Ahmed also announced that the board is planning a farewell for Mushfiqur Rahim, who recently retired from ODIs.

“We will plan on how to give Mushfiqur Rahim a proper farewell. He is probably one of the legends of our team,” Faruque said.

“He is one of the architects of Bangladesh cricket over the last 19 years. I can remember how he started in 2005, and then played a vital role in the 2007 World Cup. The path that he has shown is ideal for the younger generation,” concluded Faruque.

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